The PSEG Foundation today celebrates awarding $1,040,300 to 301 community organizations, more than a dozen of which are Long Island nonprofits. Grants range from $500 to $21,000 for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, many of which are supported by PSE&G and PSEG Long Island
Pictured: Photo Town Officials, and employees donated toys, clothing and essential items to the Smithtown Children’s Foundation for local Families in need. Photo courtesy of the Town of Smithtown Town Officials and employees have joined forces again to give back to the community. This annual tradition of giving back, purchasing wish list items for local […]
Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Members of the student council at East Street Elementary School in Hicksville recently hosted a successful toy drive collecting more than 60 toys to donate those in need this holiday season.
For millions of people, the most magical time of the year begins in December and lasts into March. Though December is often characterized as the holiday season, it also marks the start of winter. WinterFest is a celebration of this festive time, and there are events to enjoy across North America. WinterFest is the name […]
Even though it may have been many weeks since the nation collectively adjusted their clocks to “fall back,” now that the holiday twinkle lights that illuminated homes and businesses have been put away, mid-winter darkness may seem even more apparent. The hours of daylight are incrementally increasing, but with the sun still setting relatively early, […]
Winter is a busy time of year for college students. Come December, students are preparing for the holidays at the same time that they’re entering the final leg of the fall semester. Once grades are in, resident students head to their respective homes away from campus for a few weeks or more before the spring […]
Photo courtesy of North Shore Animal League America North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, aims to ensure those planning to add an animal to their families during the holidays have as much information as possible to help make the experience of bringing a new pet into one’s […]
Photos courtesy of Bayport-Blue Point School District On Dec. 16, the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s SEL Committee and the Bayport-Blue Point High School’s Wellness Club hosted the second annual BBP Community and Cocoa 5K Fun Run/Walk. To open the race, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Hearney said, “This event is yet another example of how […]